New jersey timeline

Here is a brief timeline of major events in New Jersey's history:

Pre-Colonial Era

• 10,000 BCE: Native American tribes, including the Lenape and the Nanticoke, inhabit the region.
• 1524: Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer, becomes the first European to visit New Jersey.

Colonial Era

• 1630: The Dutch establish a trading post at Bergen, which becomes the first European settlement in New Jersey.
• 1664: The English take control of the colony from the Dutch.
• 1676: The Province of East Jersey is established, with its capital at Perth Amboy.
• 1702: The Province of West Jersey is established, with its capital at Burlington.
• 1704: The two provinces are united under a single government.

American Revolution

• 1776: New Jersey is the site of several key battles during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton.
• 1787: The New Jersey State Constitution is adopted.

19th Century

• 1804: The Morris Canal is completed, connecting the Hudson River to the Delaware River and facilitating trade and commerce.
• 1824: The Camden and Amboy Railroad is established, becoming the first railroad in New Jersey.
• 1844: The Camden and Amboy Railroad is merged with the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company.
• 1855: The New Jersey State Legislature passes a law allowing for the establishment of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture.

20th Century

• 1920s: New Jersey experiences rapid growth and development, driven by the expansion of industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and tourism.
• 1950s: The New Jersey Turnpike is completed, connecting the state's major cities and facilitating travel and commerce.
• 1964: The New Jersey State Legislature passes a law establishing the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to protect the state's Pinelands region.
• 1970s: New Jersey's economy experiences a decline, driven by the decline of manufacturing and the rise of suburbanization.
• 1980s: The state experiences a resurgence, driven by the growth of the service sector and the expansion of industries such as healthcare and technology.

21st Century

• 2001: The September 11 attacks occur, with United Airlines Flight 93 crashing in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 crashing into the World Trade Center in New York City.
• 2012: Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey, causing widespread damage and flooding along the state's coast.
• 2013: The New Jersey State Legislature passes a law legalizing same-sex marriage.
• 2016: The New Jersey State Legislature passes a law increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

This is just a brief overview of some of the major events in New Jersey's history. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!